Day 305.5: ...do as the northerners do
So there were just a few too many opportunities to cram into two regular daily posts. Japan does 'cultural' events very well and there is always a variation on the theme when you had to the regions. Like any university, AIU was prepared to put on a 'cultural display' for visitors. There are a couple of videos* and pics of Japanese attention to detail I thought worth sharing.
[*A failure of the meeting of different systems...I'm working on it]
I'm going to return to my taiko (drumming lessons) in the new year, come what may (just minus the costume, perhaps...).
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| This is quite a skill...balancing the 'kanto' |
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A lovely recital, Beethoven
Watanabe Reiko (v) and Sakano Itsuko (p) |
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| Conferring the title of Honorary President on the late Professor Nakajima, to Mrs Nakajima |
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| Yep, these guys (iPhone 6) |
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| Namahage Taiko, rocking it |
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| Unveiling the monument |
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| Have I mentioned the leaves |
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| Even binding won't stop them... |
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| Unveiling of the sculpture and naming of the library in Professsor Nakajima's honour |
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| The window in the library foyer |
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| Oh, and dinner, on the return trip |
We were treated to a very pleasant and commemorative day, even if the weather was a little reluctant to do its part.
[Camera : Canon EOS 60D 28-80mm, 11.00am-3.30pm; iPhone 6 (videos)]
